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Venus Aerospace

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Seal Beach, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 12 known investors

Trousdale Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven companies across climate tech, deep tech, space and mobility, and consumer sectors. Its portfolio includes companies such as Ecovative, Solugen, Super Coffee, and Reel.

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Founders & leadership

Venus Aerospace was founded in 2019 by Sarah Duggleby and Andrew Duggleby.

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Sarah DugglebyCo-founder
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Andrew DugglebyCo-founder

Board

PSPhillip Sarofim
Phillip Sarofimin𝕏FounderFounder & CEO at Trousdale Ventures

Investors · 12

Cubit CapitalDallas · $500K – $3M
Halogen Ventures Management Company LlcLos Angeles · $100K – $1M
Mercury FundHouston · $250K – $4M
MESHPortland · $100K – $30M
Red Beard VenturesWestport · $90K – $300K
Seraph GroupMilton · $50K – $2M
Tamarack GlobalGreenwich
Trousdale VenturesWest Hollywood · $1M – $5M
Draper AssociatesreportedSan Mateo · $500K – $5M
Lockheed Martin Venturesreported · 2 sourcesBethesda
PEAK6reportedAustin
Prime Movers Labreported · 2 sourcesJackson · $2M – $30Mvia Gavin Mathis · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$111.4M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2020–2026

▶$63MraisedMay 2026 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Venus Aerospace raises $91M to advance its revolutionary rocket engine designspace.com · Jul 2026
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pamela MelroyDirector
  • Gavin MathisDirector
  • Phillip SarofimDirector
  • Sheila MenzExecutive Officer
  • Andrew DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Sarah DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Blair GarrouDirector
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$63M
First sale
Apr 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15.9MraisedJun 2023 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sarah DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Phillip SarofimDirector
  • Brandon SimmonsDirector
Offering amount
$33M
Amount sold
$15.9M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$29.2MraisedApr 2022 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brandon SimmonsDirector
  • Sarah DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$29.4M
Amount sold
$29.2M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.2MraisedJan 2021 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brandon SimmonsDirector
  • Sarah DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.2M
Amount sold
$3.2M
First sale
Jan 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$70KraisedMay 2020 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sarah DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew DugglebyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$70K
Amount sold
$70K
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Venus Aerospace adds government, C-suite leaders following $91M raise​ - InnovationMaphouston.innovationmap.com · Jul 2026Venus Aerospace Raises $91 Million Series B To Mature Flight-Proven RDRE Propulsion Systemspulse2.com · Jul 2026Venus Aerospace Raises $91M to Mature the World's First Flight-Proven High-Thrust RDRE Into Full Propulsion Systems | Morningstarmorningstar.com · Jul 2026Venus Aerospace Raises $91M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · Jul 2026Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale rocket engine technology - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · Jul 2026Venus Aerospace raises $91M to advance its revolutionary rocket engine designspace.com · Jul 2026Venus Aerospace Raises $20 Million In Series A Funding Led By Prime Movers Labprnewswire.com · Apr 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Venus Aerospace do?
Trousdale Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven companies across climate tech, deep tech, space and mobility, and consumer sectors. Its portfolio includes companies such as Ecovative, Solugen, Super Coffee, and Reel.
Who founded Venus Aerospace?
Venus Aerospace was founded by Sarah Duggleby, Andrew Duggleby in 2019.
Who are Venus Aerospace's investors?
Venus Aerospace's investors include Cubit Capital, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, Mercury Fund, MESH, Red Beard Ventures, Seraph Group, Tamarack Global, Trousdale Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has Venus Aerospace raised?
Venus Aerospace has disclosed $111.4M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Venus Aerospace headquartered?
Venus Aerospace is headquartered in Seal Beach, US.